Your 2022-2026 Committee
Lead Negotiator - Jenn Wallage, President
Lead Negotiator Designate - Lisa Tonner, Vice President/Treasurer
Executive Liaison - Susan Dell, Executive Member
Chair - Valerie Frey
Members - Nancy Barros, Gary Colling, Brian Heard, Titi MacLennan
Terms of Reference 2023-2024
The Collective Bargaining Committee shall work under the following specific terms of reference:
• Gather data and input from the membership regarding local bargaining/concerns, using (but not limited to) such methods as electronic surveys, direct discussion, meetings (virtual/in person), comments, Steward feedback and member communications.
• Ensure clear communication between the Federation and the local membership regarding Central Bargaining issues.
• Receive and act upon, as able, recommendations, resolutions, submissions and referrals from the Federation, general membership, Local Executive, and other committees, as applicable.
• President/Lead Negotiator and/or Lead Negotiator Designate shall attend relevant meetings as required (Federation, WRDSB, affiliates).
• Ensure regular and ongoing consultation with Federation CB Liaison.
• Present to the membership, in a similar fashion to the Federation, the overall goals and objectives of the preliminary submission for endorsement, with opportunities for discussion/questions from the membership.
• Present to the membership the changes to the Collective Agreement as a result of negotiations/legislation, for ratification. Ratification shall be held by secret ballot either in person or virtually at the conclusion of the presentation.
The Collective Bargaining Committee shall also work under the General Terms of Reference as laid out in the WRDECE Local Reference Handbook, as these reflect the fundamental beliefs that guide the actions of the Local.
Are you interested in volunteering for the Collective Bargaining Committee? If so, remember to apply to this committee by completing the Collective Bargaining Committee application that is sent to members in preparation for each round of Local bargaining.